Peek at the Past

Tuesday, April 1, 2003

Today is the 91st day of 2003 and the

13th day of spring.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a bill that created the U.S. Air Force Academy.

On this day in 1963, "General Hospital" made its television debut.

On this day in 1970, President Nixon signed legislation banning the advertisement of cigarettes on radio and television.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Clara Hale (1905-1992), social worker; Debbie Reynolds (1932-), actress, is 71; Ali MacGraw (1939-), actress, is 64; Annette O'Toole (1954-), actress, is 49.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1973, Phil Esposito, center for the Boston Bruins, won his third consecutive scoring title.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"'Singin' in the Rain' and childbirth were the two hardest things I ever had to do in my life." -- Debbie Reynolds

TODAY'S MOON

New moon (April 1).

Casey Ressler

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